Tea gardens
Palampur
Himachal Pradesh, India
About Palampur
Palampur sits at about 1,400 m in the Kangra valley, surrounded by tea gardens that produce Kangra tea, which has a GI tag. The snow-covered Dhauladhar rises directly behind the town. Nearby are the 13th-century Baijnath temple, one of Himachal's finest stone temples, and Andretta, an artists' and potters' village. Saurabh Van Vihar, a forest park named after Kargil hero Capt. Saurabh Kalia, is good for a walk.
Highlights
Tea gardens
Kangra tea with a GI tag.
Baijnath temple
13th-century Shiva temple.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November
How to Reach
By road: about 115 km from Pathankot via Kangra, around 3 hours. By train: Palampur (Maranda) is on the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway from Pathankot. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal), about 40 km.
Top Attractions
Tea Gardens
Around Palampur
Tea estates around town; some offer factory tours.
Baijnath Temple
≈ 16 km
Stone Shiva temple built in 1204 CE.
Andretta Artists' Village
≈ 13 km
Village known for pottery and painters' studios.
Saurabh Van Vihar
≈ 4 km
Forest park on the Neugal river.
Things To Do
Walk through tea estates
Ask about tea-factory visits.
Baijnath temple
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Drive via Kangra; tea gardens and Saurabh Van Vihar.
- 2
Day 2
Andretta and Baijnath; return.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
Ride the Kangra Valley toy train for part of the journey.
Tea factories may close on Sundays.
Combine with Bir Billing (≈ 35 km).
